Heliodor and Aegirine Physical Properties

Heliodor

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Heliodor and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor and Aegirine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Heliodor and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Heliodor and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.